Nokia has recently announced the extension of its multi-year partnership with the Iliad Group, aiming to support 3G, 4G, and 5G mobile networks across diverse regions, including France, Italy, and the French Caribbean and Indian Ocean Islands. This new agreement signifies a continuation of the collaboration that initially began back in 2010. Under this renewed contract, Nokia will be responsible for providing energy-efficient solutions from its well-regarded AirScale portfolio. This includes baseband units, Massive MIMO radios, Remote Radio Head products, as well as Core solutions designed to enhance network performance. Additionally, Nokia’s cloud-native 4G/5G Core and IMS Voice Core technologies will enable Iliad to securely deploy new network services across multi-cloud environments, ensuring efficiency and reliability.
Commitment to High-Performance and Sustainable Networks
Nokia and the Iliad Group have strongly committed to building high-performance, sustainable networks through their extended partnership. This collaboration highlights their shared goal of improving connectivity experiences across various markets and regions. Thomas Reynaud, CEO of Iliad Group, emphasized the critical role Nokia played in the development of their advanced mobile networks over the past 14 years. Pekka Lundmark, President and CEO of Nokia, underlined the importance of this contract, noting it strengthens Nokia’s long-term strategic relationship with one of Europe’s largest telecom operators.
The renewal of this partnership symbolizes their joint effort to build advanced mobile infrastructure while focusing on sustainability and technological excellence. This alliance aims to enhance connectivity and service quality for a wider audience, ultimately improving the overall user experience across different regions. By working together, Nokia and Iliad Group are dedicated to delivering top-notch network services, ensuring better connectivity and a more robust service experience for users everywhere.